15 h. ago Car and tram crash as services delayed with Fontaines D.C. fans heading to Wythenshawe Park gig

The smash happened on Metrolink's Manchester Airport line

Events

17 h. ago Exactly how did the wings of two planes collide at Manchester Airport?

We take a detailed look at the incident on the airport taxiway on Friday morning

Politics

20 h. ago Sonic boom shakes homes across London and Kent as RAF Typhoons scrambled to intercept private jet

Residents in parts of Essex, Kent, Suffolk, London and Cambridgeshire reported hearing a 'loud bang' just before midday on Friday.

Politics

21 h. ago RAF jets are scrambled as 'sonic boom' shakes homes across London and Kent

A sonic boom shook homes in southeast London and south Essex this morning after the Royal Air Force launched a Quick Reaction Alert Force to intercept a civilian plane which has landed at Stansted.

Politics

21 h. ago 'We're going to Disneyland, but this has put a bit of a downer on it'

Two easyJet planes 'clipped wings' in a small crash at Manchester Airport as they were set to take off

Politics

22 h. ago Andy Burnham brands taxi driver's £170 Manchester Airport fine 'harsh'

“I know there are other complaints about the system"

Economics

22 h. ago Andy Burnham speaks out on taxi driver's £170 Manchester Airport fine

“I know there are other complaints about the system"

Economics

24 h. ago Manchester Airport easyJet crash: All we know after two planes 'clip wings' with investigation underway

Flights were grounded after the two planes made contact

Events

24 h. ago Manchester Airport workers filmed removing debris after easyJet planes crash on runway

Two planes collided on the airfield at Manchester Airport this morning

Events

25 h. ago Manchester airport suspends flights after easyJet planes collide

Two aircraft clipped wings as they taxied to runway for takeoff, with no reports of injuriesFlights were briefly suspended at Manchester airport on Friday morning after two easyJet planes collided with each other, clipping wings as they taxied to the runway for takeoff.The two planes were flying to Paris and Gibraltar. They clipped wings at about 6.30am but were able to return to a stand where all the passengers disembarked. There are no reports of any injuries. Continue reading...

Transport

25 h. ago Manchester Airport delayed and cancelled flights on August 15 after planes collide on runway

Latest updates on the status of flights from Manchester Airport after two easyJet flights 'clipped wings'

Transport

25 h. ago Manchester Airport flights grounded after EasyJet planes clip wings on ground

Airport officials briefly closed the runway while the aircraft were examined.

Transport

25 h. ago EasyJet issue Manchester Airport passengers update after planes 'clip wings' in runway crash

New flights are being arranged for passengers

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25 h. ago 'The whole plane shook': Manchester Airport drama as two easyJet flights crash on runway

Two easyJet flights crashed at Manchester Airport after 'clipping wings' on their way to the runway

Events

25 h. ago Two easyJet planes 'clip wings' as flights cancelled and delayed

Flights were stopped as a precaution while safety checks took place.

Politics

26 h. ago Flights stopped after two easyJet planes collide at major UK airport

Two easyJet planes have collided at Manchester Airport - this is a breaking story and is being constantly updated. Please return to this page for the latest updates.

Transport

26 h. ago Airport chaos hits Britain yet again as planes 'clip wings' at Manchester Airport and stop ALL flights

The incident took place at Manchester Airport at just after 6.30am this morning with people heading on their summer holidays warned to expect delays.

Events

26 h. ago Manchester airport flight delays after easyJet planes ‘clip wings’ on runway

Passengers are facing delays at Manchester Airport on Friday morning after two easyJet planes appeared to clip wings while taxiing.

Transport

26 h. ago EasyJet issues statement as two planes 'make contact' in Manchester Airport collision

Manchester Airport flights were grounded while checks were made at the scene

Politics

26 h. ago Two planes 'crash' on runway at major UK airport as flights suspended

The two easyJet planes involved won't be leaving Manchester Airport and alternative arrangements will be made for those affected after the 'crash' on the runway

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